Window construction



3 Sheets-Sheet 1 Filed Aug. 31, 1950 INVENTOR ATTORNEYS July 21, 1953 c. J. ROOS 2,645,826

WINDOW CONSTRUCTION Filed Aug.- 31, 1950 3 Sheets-Sheet 2 50 d: A O f' 28 INVENTOR ATTORNEYS July 21, 1953 c. J. ROOS wmoow CONSTRUCTION Filed Aug. 31, 1950 i zQ 3 Sheets-Sheet 3 0', Jfloom INVENTOR BY W.

ATTORNEYS.

Patented July 21, 1953 UNITED STATES PATENT} OFFICE 2,645,826 I g g 1 wmnow CONSTRUCTION Charles J. Roos, Muskegon, Mich. Application August n, 1950, Serial No. 182,544

'1 Claim.

This invention relates to building construction, the primary object of the invention being to provide a buildin wherein the. windows thereof will be braced to withstand severe inward or outward pressure or forces caused by bursting.

bombs, thereby rendering a building structure less vulnerable because of the windows and doors of the building being so protected.

An important object of the invention is to provide means whereby the windows of the building structures may be braced to withstand bursting bomb forces, intense heat, pressures, vacuums, bullets and flying debris. I

Still another object of the invention is to provide window frames wherein the lintels are so constructed that the pressure directed to the windows of a building by bursting bombs will be spilled outwardly away from the windows, to lessen the degree of shock directed to the windows by bursting bombs. I g

With the foregoing and other objects in View which will appear as the description proceeds, the invention consists of certain novel details of construction and combinations of parts hereinafter more fully described and pointed out in the claim, it being understood that changes may be made in the construction and arrangement of parts without departing from the spirit of the invention as claimed.

Referring to the drawing:

Figure 1 is a vertical sectional view through window sashes wherein the window panes have been moved from the conventional position at the center of the sashes to the edges of the sashes, to permit the sashes to pass each other.

Fig. 3 is a front elevational view of a window structure illustrating the window frame including the lintels, so inclined that they will direct pressure away from the window panes.

I Fig. 4 is a sectional view takenon line 4-4 of Fig. 3.

Fig. 5 is a detail view illustrating the manner of securing the various elements of a window frame together.

Fig. 6 is a fragmental sectional view of the Fig. 9 is a sectional view through one of the" ing under intense heat.

.bars used'in bracing a window pane, the bar being wrapped with an asbestos material.

Referring to the drawings in detail, the'outer and inner sashes of a window,-are indicated by the reference characters 5 and 6 respectively, the outer sash being provided with a groove formed inwardly from the outer edge thereof, in which the edges of the window pane 1 are positioned, and held by means of the plate 8 which rests against the outer edge of the pane l. The sash 6 is also provided with a cut out portion that extends inwardly from the inner edge thereof, the space accommodating the pane 9 that'is held in place by means of the plate It). Thus it will be seen that due to this construction, the bars which extend transversely of the pane and which are provided to support the pane, may pass each other, when the sashes are moved to their open or closed positions.

The reference character H cured to the window frames in such a way that the bars bear against the panes l I holding them into close contact with the panes l and 9. The

non-shatterable panes II are thus supported in a manner so that they may expand and contract under heat to prevent them from break- As shown by Fig. 5 of the drawings, a storm sash indicatedby the reference character I3 is provided, and is held in place by means of the plate M which is backed up with cushioning material l5 preferably asbestos, the plate l4 and cushioning material or asbestos [5 being held in place by mean s p f the screws I6 that pass through the at; "land are embedded in the window frame structure. The reference character I! also indicates asbestos packing material held between the bars l8 and bars [9 of the frame.

Due to this construction, the window panes will be firmly held in position by the asbestos cushioning to securely hold the panes together, and at the same time cushion movements of the panes caused by exploding bomb forces.

As shown by Figs. 4 and 6 of the drawings,

the window frame is provided with horizontal bars 20 and vertical bars 2| that provide a guideway with the member 22 in which the storm sash 23 is held, the member 23 bein constructed preferably of metal and formed in such away as to provide a substantially straight inner wall indicates nonshatterable glass or plastic panes, which restagainst the panes l and 9 on opposite sides 24 and an outer wall 28 inclined inwardly from the outer edge thereof, to a point adjacent to the sash 23, as clearly shown by Fig. 4 of the drawings. A layer of asbestos material indicated at 29 is arranged between the frame of the sash 23 and the member 22, providing a shock-proof mounting for the sash 23 and at the same time insulating the sash 23, against heat. Securing screws 30 extend through the member 22 and have their threaded ends embedded in the window frame indicated generally by the reference character 3|.

In this form of the invention horizontal bars 32 are arranged on opposite sides of the pane 33 of the storm sash 23, the bars being secured within the frame in such a way as to brace the pane 33 and protect it against breakage due to vibrations caused by exploding bomb forces. Asbestos cushioning members 34 are positioned on the inner edges of the bars 32 and contact the pane 33 to cushion movements of the window pane, due to vibrations.

Thus it will be seen that due to the construction of the member 22 or frame, violent air pressures or forces incident to the exploding of bombs, striking the windows, will be directed outwardly away from the windows, and consequently the window panes will be relieved of this excessive pressure and possible damage.

In Fig. 7 of the drawings, is illustrated the general plan of the protected pane, wherein the various panes used in the makeup of a window, may be separated with asbestos spreaders or asbestos strips indicated by the reference character 35 which asbestos strips will of course cushion vibrations caused by pressures against the window panes.

The panes in Fig. 7 of the drawings, are indicated by the reference character 36 and the bars 31 which are disposed horizontally of the panes at opposite sides thereof, bear against the panes and are provided with cushioning elements 38 to cushion vibrations.

In Fig. 8 of the drawings, the reference character 33 indicates a storm sash which is held in position by means of the securing strip 40 secured to a window frame by means of the screws 4|, the screws passing through the asbestos strips 42 against which the storm sash 39 rests. Pivoted clips 43 are secured to the bars 44, forming a part of the window frame, and are adapted to be swung over the storm sash as shown, removably securing the sash in position. The pivoted clips '4 34 are secured to the bars 44 by means of the screws 45.

In Fig. 9 a window pane is indicated by the reference character 46 against which the bar 41 engages, the bar 41 being completely encased in an asbestos protecting member 48 to cushion vibrations of the window pane against which it engages.

From the foregoing it will be seen that due to the construction shown and described, I have provided a window construction wherein the window panes are supported against vibrations which would cause breakage of the windows under normal conditions. It will further be seen that due to the construction of the frames surrounding the windows, the forces directed to the windows, by bursting bombs, will be directed outwardly away from the window panes, to further protect the window structure.

From the foregoing it is believed that the construction and operation of applicants invention will be obvious, and that further detailed disclosure is unnecessary.

Having thus described the invention, what is claimed is:

In a shock proof window construction, a window frame, window sashes mounted within the frame, in which window panes are held, nonshatterable panes positioned against the window panes on opposite sides thereof, said non-shatterable panes being movable over said window panes of the frame, bars extending across the window frames in contact with the non-shatterable panes holding the non-shatterable panes into contact with the panes of the window frame.

CHARLES J. ROOS.

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